Integrated Waste Equipment Operator

Position Overview

Under general supervision, operates automated refuse collection vehicles to collect and dispose of garbage, recyclables, and yard waste. Performs heavy manual work for collection of bulky waste materials.

• Pick up, carry, and empty refuse, yard waste, recycling containers and bulky waste into truck.
• Operate mechanisms for loading, dumping, and compressing waste and other refuse.
• Move truck while servicing route.
• Inform new customers of service charges and regulations.
• Check refuse collection equipment to insure good operating condition.
• Report houses on route to supervisor that do not require ongoing service.
• Drive truck to and from location of work assignment.
• Keep records and prepare reports of operations and activities.
• Operate equipment and/or vehicles including 1/2 ton pick-up and dump trucks, articulating drive front-end loaders, water truck, refuse packers, and other related equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of assigned vehicle.
• Transport personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Hand sweep or shovel debris and rubbish.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections as required by Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of:
  • Typical operation requirements of equipment and trucks.
  • Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and equipment operation.
  • Methods and materials used in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining equipment.
  • Safe use, operation, and maintenance of truck and equipment operation.
  • Typical non-mechanical preventative maintenance requirements of equipment and trucks.
  • DOT laws and regulations.
• Ability To:
  • Perform heavy manual labor.
  • Maintain effective work relationships with employees and customers.
  • Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
  • Maintain written records as required.
  • Learn the general layout of the City and assigned routes.
  • Read and interpret a map.
  • Operate trucks and related equipment safely.
  • Drive for an extended period of time up to DOT limits.
  • Use hand tools.
  • Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
  • Read and comprehend route map and be able to follow and complete a designated route assignment.
  • Perform routine non-mechanical preventative maintenance.
  • Work independently on assigned projects.
• Experience:
  • One (1) year of experience comparable to an Integrated Waste Equipment Operator with the City of Sacramento.
  • OR
  • One (1) year of experience in the operation of a two or three-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 30,000 pounds or more.
• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License without the Air Brake restriction is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class B License and/or Air Brake restriction is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Assessment: Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Physical Requirements: Employees must possess the ability to push and pull objects up to 20 pounds frequently, and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally; and lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds rarely.
• Probationary Period: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

• Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline.
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified iful>
• Applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
• "See resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.